Crossword clue
“Sugar ___”
This clue appeared as 38-Down in the NYT Crossword on Saturday, May 23, 2026. The answer has 5 letters.
Answer · 5 lettersSeen 2 times
MAPLELetters5
Starts withM
Ends withE
Vowels2
Other possible answers
| Answer | Letters | Seen |
|---|---|---|
| MAPLE | 5 | 1 of 2 |
| SWEETIEPIE | 10 | 1 of 2 |
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About this clue
The clue “Sugar ___” ran in the NYT Crossword on May 23, 2026 as 38-Down. Its answer is a 5-letter word that starts with M and ends with E.
See every answer from the puzzle on the NYT Crossword page for May 23, 2026, or learn how clues like this work in our guide to crossword clue types.
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FAQ
What is the answer to the “Sugar ___” clue?+
The answer is MAPLE (5 letters), from the NYT Crossword of May 23, 2026.
Where has this clue appeared?+
We have seen it 2 times in the NYT Crossword, most recently on May 23, 2026.
How do I find other NYT Crossword answers?+
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